I am happy that I get the opportunity to support the efforts of Music Center. They provide a great service by having programs for people of all ages and abilities. I look forward to one day taking part as well.

My experience with Music Center has been fantastic. I'm currently a board member with a four year old daughter taking Music Together clasees. Because she sings / plays music night and day, I can safely say the staff at Music Center is fantastic.

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My daughter loves music - she's learned a great deal at Music Center.

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The faculty and staff are great to work with - they have a true passion for music.

I returned to violin playing when my children were taking music lesons. I took lessons myself and played in a community orchestra, but felt I was not learning enough. Through friends I asked to join the string orchestra (Hildman Strings) at Music Center. Then I took lessons there and participated in chamber music wokshops, finding this my favorite activity. They asked me to join the Board of Directors, which I did.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Improving musicianship and being introduced to other adult amateur musicians.

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All the people there are nice individuls and very competent at their work.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

Pay its teachers and staff more, providing more security and stability.
It could also think about a different facility and location.

"Judy has more enthusiasm and less talent than any student I've had in my 30 years as a piano teacher" said my 5th grade music teacher! I was crushed, and put music on the back burner for the next 40+ years. At some point I realized that enthusiasm has taken me much further than piano could have done, and I decided to re-engage with music.
The Music Center of the Northwest welcomed me, a recovering non-musical music-loving woman. Voice lessons with Kristen Ramer over a year's time supported me to full voice.
I love being on the Advisory Board, attending concerts, and events. Finding my voice and being able to use it is a joy. Thank you!

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finding my own adult musical voice

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the joy and professionalism

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It had funding to reach all the kids who need music in their schools and lives.

After the birth of my second child, I struggled to find a way to make time to play the piano as I had since I was a child. The structure of lessons seemed a good bet, I heard about MCNW, and I found an excellent teacher there. My younger children then took Music Together, and my older child requested a class, too. She enjoyed a group intro piano class but was enchanted by a practicing violin the next studio over. She has been playing violin ever since, and her siblings have followed suit -- all at MCNW.

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the joy my own children have playing music and how that's inspired greater discipline in my own playing.

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the diversity of age groups and experience levels it serves--it truly feels open to the whole community.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

have more leverage in retaining the great teachers it has, improve facilities, do more community outreach, increase scholarship programs.

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we hadn't had to change teachers halfway through our first year. This was a traumatic change for my young daughter, but she bounced back and stuck with it, and we've had continuity with her new teacher ever since.

We have been going as a family to the Center for the past 3 years and it has been a great experience for us a family and for each of us individually. The quality of teaching is excellent and there also is a feeling of community that makes us return every week.
All of our teachers have been awesome.
Thank you!

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My family's music learing and advancement in the area.

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All aspects have been wonderful.

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Friendly staff, well trained teachers.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

Expand music to more people and do outreach and bring more music into people's life by helping those that can't afford or by putting up concerts to the enjoyment of those who are not able to attend concerts because of the price. I would move them to the

My kids took the Music Together class when just toddlers and are now teenagers taking piano. The staff is wonderful, the teaching is excellent, and the ensemble opportunities numerous. I recommend Music Center of the NW to both kids and adults alike!

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Piano, ensembles, and Music Together

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MCNW is made up of a great group of professionally trained teachers & administrators. Both of my daughters took private lessons thru the Center, I've been part of a choir for the last 4 years & my husband is part of a semi-professional sax group that has performed at Music Center.

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See my blurb given previously.
AND please correct the spelling error above! People will view this website & its sponsors less seriously if it's obvious that no one has reviewed the site's content!

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its variety in types of classes. I've worked with several instrumental and vocal leaders & enjoyed them immensely. The school takes its role seriously & continually looks for new ways to bring music enjoyment for all ages and most abilities to the area.

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there were more & varied groups both both mid-level instrumental & vocal performers.